MiniMax multimodal video

MiniMax H3

MiniMax's multimodal video model for text-to-video, first- and last-frame animation, and image, video, or audio reference guidance.

Examples

See what MiniMax H3 can make

Frame rate
24 FPS
Duration
4–15 seconds
Resolution
768P or 2K
Audio
Native stereo
References
Image, video, audio

From frames to finished motion

Define the shot before H3 animates it

Boundary frames establish the composition, the prompt directs the action, and H3 creates the motion between them. This makes the generation path easier to understand before you spend credits.

Try this workflow
  1. Input1

    Set the boundary frames

    Upload a first frame, a last frame, or both to define where the shot begins and lands.

  2. Direction2

    Describe the movement

    Tell H3 what changes between the frames, including subject action, camera movement, timing, and sound.

    The car revs through the desert.
  3. Output3

    Review the generated shot

    H3 builds a continuous clip while preserving the intended opening and ending composition.

What it is good for

Direct every shot with MiniMax H3

Generate 4–15 second video at 768P or 2K from text, first and last frames, or image, video, and audio references.

Create with MiniMax H3

Narrative shots

Control how a scene begins, develops, and lands on its final composition.

Character consistency

Use reference images to guide recurring subjects and visual identity.

Audiovisual concepts

Use video and audio references to shape motion, camera language, voice, and pace.

Key capabilities

Why creators pick MiniMax H3

01

Start and end on your frames

Animate an opening image, land on a final image, or use both to define the arc of a shot while H3 builds the motion between them.

The car revs through the desert.
02

Direct with multimodal references

Assign images to character or style, video to motion or camera language, and audio to voice or editing rhythm. H3 accepts up to 9 images, 3 videos, and 3 audio clips.

03

Draft motion, then finish in 2K

Explore timing at 768P, then render the selected direction at 2K. Choose any duration from 4 to 15 seconds and see the credit estimate before generation.

How to get a strong result

Tips for better results

Start with the subject, then add lighting, style, and anything that must stay the same. Upload a reference whenever you want a more controlled edit.

  1. 1

    Assign each reference a role

    Explain whether a reference controls character, motion, camera, style, sound, or timing.

  2. 2

    Use both boundary frames carefully

    Choose compatible first and last frames, then describe the transition between them.

  3. 3

    Prototype at 768P

    Validate motion and composition at lower cost before generating the final 2K version.

Series compare

Compare the MiniMax Hailuo series

Choose frontier multimodal control, high-fidelity generation, or a faster production variant.

Feature
MiniMax H3Current
Best forMultimodal cinematic directionFast, reference-led productionMaximum-speed iterationMiniMax's high-fidelity video model for realistic human motion, cinematic effects, and expressive character performance.A faster, lower-cost Hailuo 2.3 variant for image-to-video iteration and production volume.MiniMax's efficient video model with text-to-video, image animation, and optional first-to-last-frame control.A low-cost 512p Hailuo 02 variant for rapid concepts with optional first and last frame guidance.
InputText, image, video, or audio referencesText, frames, image, video, or audio referencesText or first and last framesText to video · Image to videoImage to videoText to video · Image to videoText to video · Image to video
Resolution768P or 2K480P, 768P, or 1080P480P, 768P, or 1080P768p or 1080p768p or 1080p512p, 768p, or 1080p512p
Frame controlFirst and last framesFirst and last framesFirst and last framesFirst frameFirst frameFirst frame · Last frameFirst frame · Last frame
SpeedFlagshipFaster than real timeFastestHailuo 2.3Hailuo 2.3 FastHailuo 02Hailuo 02 Fast

MiniMax H3 — Frequently Asked Questions

Direct your next shot with MiniMax H3

Start from text, boundary frames, or multimodal references and review the credit estimate before generating.